Government health warnings, an overstretched NHS and rising obesity levels have seen the British nation take their health into their own hands. As a result, sales of self diagnostics such as blood pressure, blood glucose and body fat measuring kits, have increased by almost 30% in the last 5 years…
Mayo or salad cream? The battle of the salad sauces is one of the longest running culinary debates, but fear not a new report has now settled this dispute once and for all. Indeed, latest research from MINTEL shows that sales of the more up-market mayonnaise are almost twice that…
Pushy parenting used to be the domain of Britain’s yummy mummies, but now it is the turn of the dads, as Britain prepares for all-out war at the school gates.Latest research from MINTEL finds that the number one priority for Britain’s family man is his kids’ exam results – placed…
Latest research from MINTEL shows that Brits have gone blooming mad for fresh herbs. Sales have blossomed by more than 50% in the last five years alone, to reach an impressive £46 million this year. “Fresh herbs are flourishing, not least because they fit in with the trend towards using…
When it comes to the cheese board, continental varieties such as Brie, Camembert and Emmental were once the height of sophistication. But latest research from MINTEL finds that cheese buffs today are no longer forking out as much as they once were on these varieties, and are instead going crackers…
on additives and preservativesWorried about the unseen nasties lurking in your food? Well, this could well be a thing of the past as food and drink manufacturers go ‘au naturel’ and launch more new ‘additive- and preservative-free’ products than ever before. Riding on the wave of interest in all things…
2007 proves to be a record year for global anti-bacterial launchesHeightened levels of ‘germphobia’ have given rise to a huge influx of new products developed to sanitize home, work and public places.According to the MINTEL Global New Products Database (GNPD), new introductions of ‘anti-bacterial’ non-food products increased from fewer than…
Direct mail shows move away from adjustable-rate mortgages, towards steadier loan optionsDriven to act by the recent collapse in subprime lending and the subsequent housing crisis, major mortgage companies have shifted their loan offer strategies to limit future risk opportunities. From June 2006 to July 2007, Mintel Comperemedia observed a…
Latest research from MINTEL shows that ready meals are still in vogue. And while they were once the preserve of the couch potato, today they are more likely to appeal to health fanatics, as good-for-you varieties drive market growth. The market for ready meals in the five largest European countries…
Instead of returning from a well-earned break relaxed, rested and tanned, large numbers of Brits are coming home toned but windswept and saddle sore. Latest research from MINTEL finds, that Brits blew some £120 million on dedicated cycling holidays in 2006. Over the year, biking-mad Brits went on an exhausting…
Following on from Scottish & Newcastle’s recent announcement of a fall in lager sales due to the bad weather, latest research from MINTEL suggests that for the wider lager market a downward trend in sales may not be just a Summer blip.MINTEL forecasts that following a 5% decline in volume…
While a generation ago bankruptcy was the preserve of the failing business, many of today’s young adults see declaring bankruptcy or opting for Independent Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) as an acceptable solution to their financial difficulties. Latest research from MINTEL finds that as many as one in five (22%) or almost…
